Lesson45
【Lesson 45】
◆English expressions to ask someone about their plans
◆Key Expressions Part 1
Are you free tomorrow?
What are your plans for tomorrow?
What are you doing tomorrow?
◆Let’s try the following exercises.
Q: Your science teacher gives you a team assignment for homework. You want to ask your assignment partner about his schedule for tomorrow so that you can meet up and finish it early. What would you say?
A: Are you free tomorrow? If you are, we can work on the assignment.
Q: Your friend wants you to come over and help him build a doghouse on the weekend. However, you are busy the whole week, except for tomorrow. So, you want to see if he’s up for it tomorrow instead. What would you say?
A: I want to help, but I’m busy this weekend. What are your plans for tomorrow?
Q: Your mother asks you to take her to the shopping mall tomorrow, but your son is sick and you won’t be able to. You decide to call your brother and ask him to take her instead. What would you say?
A: Mom wants to go to the shopping mall tomorrow, but I can’t take her. What are you doing tomorrow?
◆Key Expressions Part 2
Does Wednesday work for you?
Are you available on Wednesday?
Is Wednesday convenient for you?
◆Let’s try the following exercises.
Q: You are in charge of arranging a sales meeting. You have asked most people about their schedules, and Wednesday seems to be the best day for everyone. However, you still need to ask your colleague Nick if he will be able to attend on that day. What would you say?
A: Hi, Nick. I’m organizing a sales meeting. Does Wednesday work for you?
Q: In order to discuss a difficult business issue, you want to set up a telephone meeting with your colleague working in another country on Wednesday. What would you say?
A: Are you available on Wednesday for a teleconference?
Q: You work for an office furniture company. You’d like to make an appointment with one of your clients to talk about the furniture design on Wednesday. What would you say?
A: I’d like to meet with you to discuss the furniture design. Is Wednesday convenient for you?